Diez

Over the past decade, Diez (Moldova) has become one of the most popular online media outlets for younger audiences (ages 18-35) in Moldova. Initially launched as a platform providing practical information on topics like education and job opportunities, its growing popularity led Diez to expand its coverage to include daily news, current affairs, and in-depth explainers, while still focusing on the needs of its young audience. This ongoing transition has already proven highly successful, with a significant increase in audience engagement. Diez’s strategic focus on youth and publishing youth-oriented electoral content and actively encouraging young people to vote played a critical role in mobilizing this demographic during the Presidential Elections held in 2024. Approximately 53% of registered voters in this age group took part in the second round of the elections. This marked a significant milestone, as nearly one in two registered voters aged 18–25 participated – the highest electoral turnout for this age group in Moldova’s history, despite being traditionally one of the most passive voter segments.
The grant from the International Fund will further support Diez's plans to expand coverage and help complete its transformation into a fully established media organization, Maintaining its commitment to meeting the information needs of younger audiences, including Russian speakers and the diaspora.

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